Aston Villa explore Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tammy Abraham moves, Manchester United decline Ajax’s Manuel Ugarte approach and Bournemouth fight to keep Marcos Senesi.
Aston Villa have expressed their interest in signing 28-year-old Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Eagles exploring a move for Villa’s Ivory Coast international Evann Guessand, 24. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Villa are also stepping up their efforts to sign Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at Besiktas, with the club officials watching the 28-year-old England international play in Istanbul on Monday. (Sky Sports), external
Ajax have asked about signing Manuel Ugarte, 24, on loan as they search for a defensive midfielder but Manchester United are not looking to move out the Uruguay international. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has emerged as a new name on Manchester United‘s shortlist to be their next manager but England head coach Thomas Tuchel and Marseille’s Roberto de Zerbi remain their top two targets. (Mirror), external
Inter Milan are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, but the Argentina international would have to accept a wage cut to sign next summer. (Sky Sports), external
Bournemouth plan to resist any bids for Marcos Senesi, 28, this month with Chelsea, Juventus and Barcelona among clubs who have shortlisted the Argentina centre-back as a possible target. (Talksport), external